Engineers and Technicians – Aviation Trades, Weapons Systems and Technical Regulation

Location: Various Australia Wide

Join a team of highly regarded and industry-renowned Defence and Security Industry Personnel
Leading salary packages and professional development funds
Flexible work arrangements that recognise the value of work / life balance

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About us

Ascent Pty Ltd is a wholly Australian, veteran owned company, established in 2016. We are a Defence and Security Industry consultancy focused on the provision of engineering, project management and risk management services to the Department of Defence, Australian Space Agency and Defence Prime Contractors.

Ascent is directly involved in supporting Australian Defence Force platforms across the Land, Maritime and Air domains, as well as the latest in guided weapons technology across Defence, including the acquisition of new systems, sustainment of in service weapons and conducting Research and Development in areas of Strategic and National Defence interests.

With a reputation for service and delivery, we are a customer focused company that firmly believes in the philosophy that our success is ensured by the success of our clients. Ascent are looking for highly skilled, like-minded individuals to join our growing company across Australia.

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About The Role

We are seeking expressions of interest from high-level problem solvers and change-makers for opportunities across Australia.

Working within the Defence and Security space, you will be working alongside other defence and contractor personnel as part of a team, your responsibilities and prior experience may cover some of the following areas:

Working within a Defence Regulated Engineering environment to create and or review Engineering Artefacts such as Engineering Management Plans, Test and Evaluation Plans and System Certification documentation.
Management of aircraft and unmanned aviation systems IAW Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
Facilitate the preparation of Maritime Armaments Review Board (MARB) documentation.
Manage and co-ordinate technical and project outcomes.
Developing requirements and specifications for new and proposed Defence systems.
Test and Evaluation of Defence Systems.
Certification of Defence Systems, processes & artefacts.
Providing engineering recommendations and advice for briefs and presentations on Defence Systems.
Application of ‘System Safety’ standards and practices.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management (Sponsors & Stakeholders).

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About you

We are interested to speak with exceptional candidates that fit the following description:

An engineering degree or technical / trades background with at least eight years experience,
Australian Defence Force or Australian Public Service experience.
You must be an Australian Citizen with a current or reinstate able ASGVA clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of NV1 Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva
ITAR regulations apply and as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability.

While not essential, the following qualifications and experience would be highly regarded:

Post graduate qualifications in weapons system, explosive ordnance and associated defence technologies.
Experience managing explosives within the Defence and Security Sector, or experience in another heavily regulated industry e.g. aviation, nuclear, off-shore oil and gas.
Relevant experience developing Defence engineering artefacts.
A high level of knowledge on weapon systems or other complex electro-mechanical systems and related technology.
Experience in Defence or Government acquisition and sustainment.

As well as familiarity with:

Guided and/or non-guided weapons and munitions,
Defence technical regulatory frameworks,
Explosive ordnance, materiel management, technical management,
Certification/integration activities, and GWEO related Land, Sea, and Air operations experience

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Working at Ascent

As a consultant at Ascent, and part of the A-Team. You can expect to have autonomy in a high-trust environment, and to have your professional expertise and opinions heard and respected.

At Ascent, we take our work very seriously – but ourselves, not so much. Join a relaxed company in doing excellent work with a tangible and lasting impact.

We value the significant impact our team has on each other, our community, our national interests, and strive to show appreciation for their skills, contribution and potential.

This includes:

A $5000 annual professional development fund.
Reimbursement of professional membership fees up to $1000 annually.
5 days professional development leave annually.
Provision of required IT equipment.
Work-life balance with generous leave (including ADF Reserve Leave) and flexible work arrangements.
Regular team and social events (Fun fact – Ascent even has its own in-house brewery).

Being veteran-owned and founded, we are a passionate supporter of veteran employment and aim to support the transition to the private sector with initiatives such as paid Reserve Leave up to two weeks per year.

Unsure whether Ascent is the right fit for you? Here’s what makes the A-Team extra special:

Opportunities for growth: We hire extraordinary people and provide them with the means and opportunities they need to develop their skills and perfect their craft.
Close-knit team: Despite being a nationally dispersed team, we are a supportive and collaborative unit that has each other’s backs, and celebrates each other’s wins.
Fostering Innovators: We foster a culture where our people are keen to contribute their ideas – we are all potential innovators, and are willing to match our enthusiasm with development funds.
Work/Life Balance: It’s a buzzword, but we mean it. We care that you are meeting expectations, not just the number of hours you work.

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How To Apply

Applications should be addressed to Michael Isherwood, CEO, and must include:

A copy of your resume
Cover letter outlining why you think you would be a good member of the A-Team.

Whilst applications must be made online, enquiries are welcome via email: talent@ascentps.com.au

Ascent Pty Ltd does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

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